*Rudy rips Ward Churchill: Ex-NYC mayor says 9-11 prof should not be allowed to teach/Rocky Mountain News -- You go, Rudy.

*Female boxer dies after match: Preliminary cause of death blunt force trauma to the head/Associated Press -- Unfortunately, life sometimes immitates art.

*Officials urge renewal of Patriot Act: Gonzales: 'It's important that these authorities remain available'/Associated Press -- I can almost hear Congressman Butch Otter squawking already.

*Bush says no to Carter request: Former president will not be part of official funeral delegation/Associated Press -- Mebbe Dubya wanted only former presidents who aren't embarrassments.

*Frist: Courts acted fairly in Terri case: Comments differ sharply from House counterpart, Rep. Tom DeLay/Reuters -- This one's for Dang, Sue and the other commenters on the other side of the argument.

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